Current Events > the idea that universal programs are more viable than universal ones is silly

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Balrog0 06/17/19 4:30:04 PM #1:	https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/2019-06/55347-MeansTested.pdf over the next decade, under current law, means-tested programs are expected to grow by about 4% and non means-tested programs are expected to grow about 6% but between 2009 and 2019, means-tested programs grew by 4.5% while non means-tested programs grew by 2.1%. and that number doesn't count the growth of means-tested health care subsidies on the marketplaces, due to the fact that they didn't exist in 2009 so basically whether or not means tested or universal programs are 'better' is entirely contingent on other things that have little to nothing to do with their universality --- But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. <cite>Balrog0 posted [p:923449729] in the idea t... [t:77797864]...</cite> <quote>https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/2019-06/55347-MeansTested.pdf over the next decade, under current law, means-tested programs are expected to grow by about 4% and non means-tested programs are expected to grow about 6% but between 2009 and 2019, means-tested programs grew by 4.5% while non means-tested programs grew by 2.1%. and that number doesn't count the growth of means-tested health care subsidies on the marketplaces, due to the fact that they didn't exist in 2009 so basically whether or not means tested or universal programs are 'better' is entirely contingent on other things that have little to nothing to do with their universality</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
King_Hellebuyck 06/17/19 4:45:23 PM #2:	Might wanna try that topic title again --- All Hail King Connor! Official Connor Hellebuyck fanboy <cite>King_Hellebuyck posted [p:923450417] in the idea t... [t:77797864]...</cite> <quote>Might wanna try that topic title again</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Balrog0 06/17/19 4:46:19 PM #3:	fuck it no one was gonna read or respond to it anyway in fact its probably more likely to get responses now --- But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. <cite>Balrog0 posted [p:923450458] in the idea t... [t:77797864]...</cite> <quote>fuck it no one was gonna read or respond to it anyway in fact its probably more likely to get responses now</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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